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Qi Talks :: a monthly tele-seminar

by NQA Admin on April 30, 2013

Qi Talks LogoQi Talks, the NQA’s monthly tele-seminar series. Call in and join us each month as we present leaders from the world of the Energetic Arts for an hour of information, discussion and Q & A.

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Qi Talks Schedule:

  • June 6: Daisy Lee: Women and Qigong
  • July 11: Michael McComiskey: Walt Disney Was Right… The Universe Is Magical: Qigong As A Spiritual Practice

Each talk is scheduled on a Thursday evening  from 8:30 – 9:30 PM EDT. Register for Qi Talks

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    2013 NQA Conference Details

    by NQA Admin on January 18, 2013

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    Mark your calendar for the 18th Annual NQA Conference
    Friday July 26 through Sunday July 28, 2013
    at the Hilton Doubletree Valley Forge, in King of Prussia, PA

    Online Registration:
    Online registration is available via RegOnline.
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    Quick and easy hotel reservations:
    A block of rooms have been reserved for July 24 – 29, 2013. A special room rate is available until July 2nd or until the NQA block is sold-out, whichever comes first. Booking a reservation from the Hilton Doubletree Valley Forge site is simple. To begin the process, click on “Book a Room” to receive the NQA’s preferred rate.
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